WILDING by Carolina Castro Almeida e Miguel Cortes Costa

CREDITS

Directed and Produced by:
Carolina Castro Almeida and Miguel Cortes Costa

Cinematography, Editing, Sound Editing:
Miguel Cortes Costa

Sound Recording, Motion Design, Animation:
Carolina Castro Almeida

Script:
Dinis M. Costa

Voice Over:
Sara César

Original Soundtrack:
Rikkyu and Miguel Mateus Pinheiro

Audio Post-production:
Billyboom Sound Design

Color Correction:
Francisco Costa

Stop Motion:
Rui Telmo Romão

Production:
Lengalenga Filmes

Co-Production:
Real Ficção

SYNOPSIS

In Wilding we embark on a fascinating journey into the creation of a wildflower meadow, an ambitious project in the heart of the city of Oeiras where the City Council is aiming to counter the decline of pollinators in the estate of one of the most powerful and controversial ministers in the history of Portugal: Marques de Pombal.
As a dedicated team of biologists brings this wildflower meadow to life, the film uncovers other captivating moments. From capturing a barn owl residing in a historic building, symbolising urban wildlife resilience, to a biologist’s effort to foster a special bond with "his" wild bees at home, while planning to reintroduce them to the new meadow.
The documentary delves into the challenges confronted by this team as they repurpose the Marques' property, shedding light on their own personal growth and perspectives regarding green spaces in urban environments.
Wilding paints a vivid portrait of a city shaped by the legacy of Marques de Pombal’s agricultural vision and the power of collective action, urging viewers to reflect on the possibilities of harmonising urban development with the natural world within their own communities.